The Charles River Dam in South Natick is a High Hazard dam with a poor condition rating from the Office of Dam Safety, due to extensive mature tree growth on the earthen berm. Natick is required to address these deficiencies, and is working to remove the dam and restore the river.
This project is managed by the Public Works Department, with support from the Conservation and Sustainability Offices, and is being coordinated with the Charles River park improvement project.
This webpage provides background materials and updates on the project, which is expected to take multiple years. If you are looking for information about the park improvement project, click here Version OptionsProject: Charles River DamHeadline.